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Winter Solstice 2021 – NEW DATE – Friday, 27 August

We are opening our doors and inviting our bereaved families and the community to join us for an evening of music and readings, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows, mulled wine and rituals to welcome the return of the light. This is a relaxed, simple get-together so come share the warmth of the fire with friends or make new friends. Join us at the centre and find light and hope out of the darkness. Family and friends most welcome.

Tax Appeal 2021

Please support us if you are able. We appreciate any donation you can make. This past year of pandemic conditions has meant that many people have struggled to cope. Our services in supporting those who are bereaved continue to be a vital link in the chain of community compassion.

TCFV Member Survey

In this challenging time, TCFV wants to better understand our members’ needs and if there are ways that TCFV can improve support to members in this ‘new normal’. We welcome your suggestions and encourage you to share your views openly. The survey will take between 5 -10 minutes to complete.

Online Support Group for Regional Suicide-bereaved (Next meeting: 7pm, 28 Oct 2021)

This welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly – Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. (Feb, April, June, August, October, December). An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief, bereavement-related challenges we are facing, our lost loved ones, and where we find meaning or comfort.

Walk to Remember.
Sunday, April 11, 2021

The Compassionate Friends Walk to Remember is a symbolic way to show the love we carry for these children. It is an opportunity to connect with other bereaved families and talk freely about your child, grandchild, brother or sister in a safe, relaxed environment.

We will be doing a gentle walk at Princes Park, Carlton Nth, followed by a service and a BBQ lunch.

This event is free for TCFV members as the cost is covered as part of your membership.